Rose Carson Robinson, 99, of Columbia, passed away at National Health Care, Parklane on February 14, 2020. Born on May 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ira C. Carson and Grace (Ridgell) Carson Lamoreaux of Batesburg, S.C., and attended Limestone College. She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Robinson of New York and Holly Robinson Smith, wife of Woodrow "Rocky" Smith, of Columbia, as well as granddaughter, Tiffany Helms, wife of Mike Helms, and great-granddaughter, Hailey Krabbe. After her divorce from Lee J. Robinson of Gaffney, S.C., Rose spent several years as sales manager at the Jefferson Hotel on Main Street, and later worked for the University of South Carolina until retirement.

The service for Ms. Robinson will be held at 12 o'clock on Monday, February 17th, at St. John United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11 o'clock. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, 1700 Houston Street, Columbia, SC 29203, or to the Animal Mission, P.O. Box 50623, Columbia, SC 29250.